At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot wind turbines to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Company: Join NextEra Energy, a leader in renewable energy generation.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive benefits and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and training in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; no experience required, just a passion for tech.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals.
This wind tech position is a stationary position in the Douglas/Casper WY area.
As a Wind Technician, you will be on the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics, as well as the long-term reliability and profitability of the equipment.
Additional duties may include:
- Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture.
- Working outdoors and at heights inside and outside of the elements.
- Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical components; like relays, breakers, contactors, cards and/or hardware of that nature.
- Troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical components; like motors, gear drives and/or anything mechanical in nature.
- Performing routine annual preventative maintenance of wind turbine components.
- Operation of the tablet that is provided to each technician.
- Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
- Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team.
- Supporting the site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
- Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer.
- Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
- Active participation in the career development and Partners in Performance programs driving the annual merit & incentives rewards.
Employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and other associated equipment. Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components. This position replaces mechanical and electrical components, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision: Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
- Completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling.
- Applies basic understanding of the technical and process functions.
- Manages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time frames.
- Able to meet attendance requirements.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Grad / GED.
- Experience: 0+ years.
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL).
- Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Wind Technician III (ALL LEVELS) at Cedar Springs I & III in Douglas, WY employer: NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety and employee well-being, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about renewable energy. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have ample opportunities to enhance their skills in a supportive environment while working on cutting-edge technology in the wind energy sector. The company's culture fosters teamwork and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to a sustainable future.
